zigzagging

Meanings

• Noun

  A movement or pattern that follows a wavy, zigzag course.

  - "The hikers followed the zigzagging trail up the mountain."
  - "The zigzagging path led them through the maze-like garden."

• Noun

  A type of dance characterized by quick, jerky movements and zigzagging motions.

  - "The DJ played a fast-paced zigzagging song for the dancers."
  - "The zigzagging dance originated in Africa."

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Synonyms

zig and zag

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with zigzagging
fagging , ragging

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Variants

List of all variants of zigzagging that leads to same result
zigzag , zigzagged , zigzagging , zigzags

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Etymology

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The word 'zigzagging' comes from the Middle English word 'zigzagge', which means 'to move or proceed in a zigzag or oblique manner'. It may have originated from the Old French word 'disgager', which means 'to set free' or 'to clear a path'. The zigzagging pattern may have been used to confuse or deter enemies in battle.

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Trivia

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1. The zigzagging pattern is also known as a sine wave.

2. The Great Wall of China has a zigzagging design to make it harder to climb.

3. The term 'zigzagging' is sometimes used in finance to describe the up-and-down movement of stock prices.

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Related Concepts

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1. Serpentine: Both zigzagging and serpentine refer to winding or meandering patterns. However, serpentine often implies a smooth, continuous curve, while zigzagging has a more erratic, stop-and-go quality.

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Culture

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The zigzagging pattern has been used in various cultures throughout history. In ancient Egypt, zigzagging lines were used in temple architecture to represent the Nile River. In Chinese art, zigzagging lines are used to represent good fortune and prosperity. In literature, zigzagging narrative structures have been used to keep readers engaged and to add complexity to the story.

How to Memorize "zigzagging"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a hiking trail that winds back and forth up a mountain.
   - Visualize a snake moving in a zigzagging pattern.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'zigzagging' with the motion of a snake.
   - Think of the word 'zigzagging' as a synonym for 'winding' or 'meandering'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym ZIGZAG: Zigzagging Is Good Zigzagging Always Goes.

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